Tamburlaine - Parts One & Two
by Christopher Marlowe

Name: Tamburlaine - Parts One & Two
Brand: Christopher Marlowe
SKU: 9780393900798
Rating: 3.61 (2623 reviews)

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Highlights

British

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about 'Tamburlaine - Parts One & Two'. While some appreciate Marlowe's bold writing and the play's ambitious themes, others find the character of Tamburlaine unappealing and the pacing uneven. The play is seen as a mixed bag, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by tedious elements and a lack of emotional depth in certain areas.

Bold and ambitious themesMarlowe's powerful writingEngaging dialogue and actionUneven pacing in partsTamburlaine lacks appealTedious sections

Synopsis

New Mermaids are modernized and fully-annotated editions of classic English plays.

Each volume includes: The playtext, in modern spelling, edited to the highest bibliographical and textual standards Textual notes recording significant changes to the copytext and variant readings Glossing notes explaining obscure words and word-play Critical, contextual and staging notes Photographs of productions where applicable A full introduction which provides a critical account of the play, the staging conventions of the time and recent stage history; discusses authorship, date, sources and the text; and gives guidance for further reading.

Edited and updated by leading scholars and printed in a clear, easy-to-use format, New Mermaids offer invaluable guidance for actor, student, and theatre-goer alike.

ThemesDrama Drama (dramatic works by one author)Conquerors Medieval Civilization Kings and rulers